Michelle Williams has been battling depression for some time decided to check into a mental health facility to get her health better, be an example to others who are going through the same to seek treatment earlier.

She confirms that she checked into the health facility a few days ago.

She says, she has been battling with depression since the age of between 13 and 15 but didn’t know what to call it . She found out about her depression when she was aged 30 and at the heights of her success with her girl group Destiny Child.

On Tuesday, July, 17, 2018, the 37 year old star addressed and opened up about her decision of checking into a mental health facility for depression.

Michelle Williams said, “For years I have dedicated myself to increasing awareness of mental health and empowering people to recognize when it’s time to seek help, support and guidance from those that love and care for your wellbeing. Today I proudly, happily and healthily stand here as someone who will continue to always lead by example as I tirelessly advocate for the betterment of those in need.”

This news comes as a shock to many even though the singer has been candid about her mental health in the past. During her appearance on the view, she opened up about being depressed at the height of her success with her girl group: “I didn’t know until I was in my thirties what was going on. I just thought it was growing pains. I’ve been suffering since the age of between 13 and 15. At that age, I didn’t know what to call it.”